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Denise Ben John
About Denise Ben John
Denise John is a registered nurse and is the director of Community Health for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. She and her staff focus on diabetes, nutrition, and exercise in their programs.
Tribal Affiliation
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Hometown
Choctaw, Mississippi
Region
Southeast
VIDEO CLIPS
Coming Home
Tribal members who go to cities still return to the reservation for services
Diabetes
Diabetes and related education programs for tribal workers
Hospice
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